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Anyone have Laryngeal Sensory Neuropathy?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Nov 26 4:47pm | Replies (191)
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I see several comments from folks who, like myself, are self-diagnosed with LSN resulting in a chronic, intractible cough after years of 'treatment" with all manner of meds -- GI, ENT, Pulmonary, and my GP. Nothing has worked thus far, although I've persuaded my dr to try some treatments for LSN rather than all the previous types of meds. On gabapentin 300 mg, four a day. Results mixed -- seem to do better when I add a little THC for extra help, but would prefer not to do that. Cough med -- hydrocodone -- helps for a little while, but not something I want to be on forever.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 28, 2021

Welcome @cookieinaz, I know it has to be difficult to live with LSN and a chronic cough and not get much relief if any. I did see a small study saying that Lyrica may be helpful but it was a 2009 paper --- A new treatment option for laryngeal sensory neuropathy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19554633/

You mentioned years of treatment and different meds. I'm wondering if they may have been similar to this information from Mayo Clinic -- Cough Clinic employs novel pharmacologics to address unexplained or refractory chronic cough: https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/pulmonary-medicine/news/cough-clinic-employs-novel-pharmacologics-to-address-unexplained-or-refractory-chronic-cough/mac-20510246

It sounds like you have a really good doctor who is willing to work with you. Have they offered any other suggestions for treatment to try?

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